A rape victim is arrested for murder in Suffolk County, but Detective Benson questions the case, and discovers enough evidence to turn attention to a different suspect.
New enthusiastic medical student Lucy Knight discovers the difficulty of becoming a doctor. Meanwhile, Ross clashes with Weaver over the terms of his probation.
Dr Weaver is a candidate for the ER's top job; Dr Ross moves into his new position; Lucy struggles to perform basic procedures.
Lucy panics as Carol watches over her and covers for her; a karate student suffers a fatal kick; Dr Corday is visited by her father.
Hathaway receives her exam results and considers her career options; Dr Greene treats a couple with some strange symptoms.